Though pregnancy is a time to take in nutrients that help your baby grow, it’s also a time when cravings are at an all-time high! Use these healthy pregnancy desserts to literally have your cake and eat it too.
"These recipes are saving me! I've already enjoyed the peanut butter fudge and the protein brownie batter--OMG so delicious! Completely hit the spot for a sweet craving, but I feel like I'm still treating my body well. Can't wait to try more!"
- Rachel
When it comes to pregnancy, cravings can be all over the place.
But there’s one thing that’s never disputed: at some point in time, you are going to want allll the sweet things.
As a mom of three, I found that I was chocolate-obsessed with my first babe, ice cream-obsessed with my second, and would eat everything under the sun (after the trimester of course, haha) with my third.
Thankfully, I was able to find a balance in each pregnancy that let me enjoy my cravings, not feel restricted, and still give my babe the healthy nutrients it needed.
So, if you are currently expecting, first off: congrats!!! Though I didn’t appreciate it with my first, it is truly a special time.
And second, scroll through the list of healthy pregnancy desserts below and pick out some new recipes to try. Actually, give this pregnancy smoothie with dates a go too as it's delicious.
Not only will you feel AMAZING indulging a craving but that voice inside your head telling you that you need nutrients will shut off too 😉
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- They’re all dairy-free and gluten-free
- Easy to make
- Rich, indulgent, comforting
- A blend of throw together pregnancy desserts and others that take some baking
A Few Resources For You
Listen, pregnancy can be a mess of your mind going wild. Here are a few things I like to pass along to expecting moms who feel a bit scattered.
- High protein pregnancy snacks
- Best pregnancy smoothies
- Pregnancy mocktails
- How to stay cool in summer while pregnant
- Hip exercises to prepare for labor
- Benefits of staying active while pregnant
- No bake lactation cookies (to keep on hand for postpartum!)
Throw Together Pregnancy Desserts
These healthy desserts are ones you can whip up in just minutes to satisfy your sweet cravings. Pair them with fresh fruit or enjoy them as-is. They're perfect sweet treats for "I need it now" situations.
Gabrielle says
What a great list of tempting recipes! I'm going to try crunch bars first! I love chocolate pudding!
fitasamamabear says
Mmm I love anything with a bit of crunch!
Michelle says
Such a great round up of healthy desserts to enjoy, even after pregnancy! My SIL just gave birth so I will be forwarding this to her as she loooooves snacks and desserts!
fitasamamabear says
Awww congrats to your SIL!
Rachel says
These recipes are saving me! I've already enjoyed the peanut butter fudge and the protein brownie batter--OMG so delicious! Completely hit the spot for a sweet craving, but I feel like I'm still treating my body well. Can't wait to try more!
fitasamamabear says
It's so nice to have something sweet but feel good about it!
Sharon says
I'm definitely craving chocolate, love that these have extra protein to help me actually stay full while indulging a bit during my pregnancy!
fitasamamabear says
It's the best of both worlds!